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Liam Kettle, M.S.
Ph.D Candidate - User Experience Researcher
Education
PhD., Human Factors & Applied Cognition Psychology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
2024
M.A., Human Factors & Applied Cognition Psychology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
2022
M.S., Psychology
University of Otago
Otago, New Zealand
2020
B.S.(Hons), Psychology
University of Otago
Otago, New Zealand
2018
Research Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Current - 2020
- Provided insights and recommendations for augmented reality visualizations for effective communication between autonomous vehicles and drivers through a systematic review of 31 relevant articles
- Identified actionable recommendations to improve in-app navigation for feature accessibility through competitor analysis, user interviews, and iterative prototyping for a meal-kit delivery service application
- Increased potential for product growth in identifying means to better group ordering for college students by conducting usability experiments of food delivery applications to explore users’ behaviors and motivations
- Advocated user-centric, data-driven decisions for a social justice platform to improve multi-disciplinary collaboration and communication by gathering insights about stakeholders’ needs and attitudes
Researcher
University of Otago
Otago, New Zealand
2020 - 2018
- Develop driving simulations using STI-SIM to investigate youth driver behavior in adverse weather conditions within New Zealand, measuring automotive metrics including driver speed, lane maintenance, and headway distances.
- Analyze driver speed, lane maintenance, and headway distances, and regressed behavioral changes on qualitative survey data including driver violations, lapses, errors, risk-taking propensity, anger, and sensation-seeking.
Teaching Experience
Psychology Laboratory Demonstrator
University of Otago
Otago, New Zealand
2020 - 2019
- Taught over 70 undergraduate students across 3 class laboratories, graded 100% of student assignments, and provided constructive feedback for students
Cognitive Engineering Teaching Assistant
University of Otago
Otago, New Zealand
2019 - 2018
- Evaluated over 50 novel system designs across various applications of Human Factors and provided recommendations for future accident analyses
Selected Publications & Proceedings
Kettle, L., & Lee, Y-C. (2023). User Experiences of Well-being Chatbots. Human Factors
Kettle, L., & Lee, Y-C. (2022). Augmented Reality for Vehicle-Driver Communication: A Systematic Review. Safety
Kettle, L., Melles, L., & Simpson, K. (2022). Moderation Analysis of Gender in Social Robot Interactions. In Proceedings of the 66th Human Factors and Ergonomics Society International Annual Meeting.
Kettle, L., & Lee, Y-C. (2021). “Welcome to your Daily Wellness Check”: The Proposed Evaluation of a SMS-based Conversational Agent for Managing Health and Well-being. In Proceedings of the 65th Human Factors and Ergonomics Society International Annual Meeting.
Andersson, L., Ayala, A., Chan, S., Hickerson, K., Kettle, L., Malcein, L., & Lee, Y-C. (2021). User Experience and Analysis of an Autonomous Shuttle Service. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems.
Selected Awards
- Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Student Travel Award (2021)
- University of Otago Master’s Research Scholarship (2019)
Professional Service & Leadership
Leadership Development Committee Member
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
N/A
Current - 2022
- Tasked with the further development of leadership resources and pathways into the organization
- Reviewed existing literature; conducted interviews to identify user needs
Student Chapter President
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
N/A
2022 - 2021
- Elected leader for student chapter with 9 members and responsible for continuing active engagement with local and national organizations
- Organized 17 events including 10 guest speakers for information dissemination, recruitment, and mentorship
Student Chapter First-year Liaison
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
N/A
2021 - 2020
- Facilitated new student integration into the graduate program